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148 Terra Vista Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1104007 5 units · 2 fl · 1953

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Anza Vista
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 148 Terra Vista Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1953
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area4,572 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1104007
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Alhambra Commercial Center
Mailing address
Yeh Tony Po Box 590336 San Francisco CA 94159
Last sale
062717

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 148 Terra Vista Avenue was constructed in 1953 and is currently owned by Alhambra Commercial Center. The property has undergone several significant improvements and regulatory events over the past decade, most notably a comprehensive fire safety upgrade completed in 2018 that included the installation of 133 sprinklers and a new fire alarm system with sprinkler monitoring, costing over $93,000 combined. The building's systems were extensively updated between 2014-2020, including new furnaces for all units, complete plumbing system upgrades (including bathrooms, water heaters, and sewer lines), and electrical system improvements such as 400-amp service installation and new appliance and fixture connections for all units.

The property has faced several compliance and maintenance challenges over the years, including a serious safety violation in 2010 regarding deteriorating wooden stairs used for emergency egress, though this was resolved by early 2012. Multiple expired permits from 2014-2017 indicate periods of incomplete or delayed work, particularly regarding plumbing and mechanical systems. The building has experienced some recurring issues, including two documented sewage backups in 2021 and periodic graffiti incidents. Several planning proposals to modify the building, including combining two top-floor units and adding a new townhouse unit, have been submitted and withdrawn or approved, though it's unclear if these have been implemented. Recent 311 calls reveal occasional maintenance and compliance issues, but most work performed between 2014 and 2023 has been properly completed and inspected, suggesting improved adherence to building codes in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 148 Terra Vista Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
48th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 71 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.6%
Moderate concern 16.8%
Severe concern 8.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

148 Terra Vista Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Building Permit May 18
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 201309066142, pa# 201704073468. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitMay 18
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 200505233203, pa# 201401105988 & pa# 201409055506. all work is complete.

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